Saya San, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Saya San

Burmese Buddhist monk executed for leading a revolt

Date of Birth: 24-Oct-1876

Place of Birth: Tabayin, Sagaing Region, Myanmar

Date of Death: 28-Nov-1931

Profession: politician, astrologer, traditional healer

Nationality: Myanmar

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Saya San also spelled Hsaya (original name Yar Kyaw, Burmese: ?????, Burmese pronunciation: [s??jà sà?]; 24 October 1876 – 28 November 1931) was a physician, former monk and the leader of the 'Saya San Rebellion' of 1930-1932 in British Burma.
The series of uprisings that have been called the 'Saya San rebellion' has been regarded as one of Southeast Asia's quintessential anti-colonial movements.
Because of its national and historical nature, discussions about Saya San and the rebellion associated with him has persisted to this day, particularly within academic spheres.